May 30, 2016

"China is stepping up its efforts in resolving the disputes in the South China Sea by calling for a joint military exercise with all Southeast Asian nations.

The call, made last year, was repeated in the Lao capital of Vientiane last week when Chinese Minister of National Defence Chang Wanquan met his counterparts from the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean), Defence Minister Prawit Wongsuwon said. "

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